Argus Courier; Petaluma CA; 2012-5-9


John G. Lake III (1937-2012)
John Lake was born in Portland, OR on October 7 1937 to John and Vera
Lake.  He attended Portland public schools. After graduation he attended
Portland State University where he received a teaching credential,
and later Reed College, where he completed a Masters Degree.

For many years John was a teacher of special needs children, and traveled
to Guam to help establish programs for deaf students. He also taught
special needs children in remote Alaskan villages. After retiring from
teaching in the San Francisco School District, he spent much of his
time working on the Lake family geneology. John was a world traveler,
house remodeler, and a man of many words.

John is survived by his wife Jean, son Michael, and daughters Linda and
Angela. He was blessed with one grandchild, Ayana Penders. He is also
survived by two sisters, Eleanor Lake of Davis, CA and Diane Haight
of Chico.

Friends and relatives are invited to join in a memorial service on
Saturday, May 19 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of the Open Door at Fifth
and B Streets, Petaluma.